You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As the Senior Scientist - Projects you will lead Research and Engineer (R&E) projects specific to Huggies Diapers Innovation programs for KCNA. As a member of the R&E Team, you will collaboratively lead projects through the Innovation Management Framework, building from consumer insights to product design and market launch. You will work in conjunction with Product Team Members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to execute projects. This role will give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to 3-10 indirect team members.

In this role, you will:

• Lead cross-functional R&E team to deliver upon project goals. Work with Project Team to identify and drive learning plans, manage project timeline and budget, and drive adherence to key dates/deliverables to ensure project is on-track. Work with cross-functional partners to deliver programs with strong business cases though the Innovation Management Framework.

• Works closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals; significant influence without authority required.

• Provide work direction, coach, and mentor members of the cross-discipline R&E team.

• Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, Product Safety, and Quality requirements.

• Interface effectively with the other work stream teams to ensure business success.

About Us

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and at least 5 years of experience in project management and/or product development

• Proven track record of effectively communicating to and influencing leaders and team members across all levels of the R&E and cross-functional organization

• Prior experience leading projects from idea to execution

• Ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship

• 15-25% in-country travel

Preferred (not essential, but desired):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field

• 7 or more years of relevant experience

• Experience in project management/product development, particularly Development & Commercialization (D&C)

• Work experience across a range of Research & Engineering or Marketing disciplines

• Strong understanding of Baby and Child Care products, brands, business, and technologies

• Strong mentoring skills

• Financial acumen

Total Benefits

For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

Hybrid Work Arrangements: You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

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